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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36049

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 36049 from June 28, 1957 through August 21, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 36049 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 36049

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 3, 2016
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM SPOTTER REPORTS 1 INCH HAIL NEAR LUVERNE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Luverne, AL
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luverne, AL
1.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail from a thunderstorm broke several automobile windshields between Brantley and Luverne. Several trees also had leaves stripped from them as a result of the large hail. The hail lasted for several minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luverne, AL
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2000
7:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported near Luverne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luverne, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1998
8:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported near Petrey.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petrey, AL
0.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported along U S Highway 29 about six miles east of Luverne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Luverne, AL
0.75″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell just north of Luverne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luverne, AL
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
8:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luverne, AL
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 1992
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 36049

57 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report from the public with photos of multiple power poles snapped in Luverne... AL. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Luverne, AL
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
7:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in and around the Luverne and Brantley areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Luverne, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
10:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to home from fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Patsburg, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
10:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed in Luverne AL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Luverne, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
10:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Petrey, AL
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W Petrey. 3 power poles broken on Bodifor Poole Road relayed via emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Petrey, AL
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
3:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 power poles broken on Bodifor Poole Road relayed via emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Petrey, AL
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
2:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager relays widespread trees and powerlines down across the county. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Luverne, AL
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo provided by EM of very large healthy tree snapped partially on top of a house on S Grove Ave. Time estimated on radar. EM also reports widespread damage across the county... with numerous very large trees snapped/uprooted... power lines down... and power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: Luverne, AL
UNK mph
Nov 30, 2022
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS A TREE DOWN... BLOCKING GLENWOOD ROAD. POWERLINES ARE ALSO DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Luverne, AL
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CRENSHAW COUNTY EMA REPORTED A COUPLE OF FALLEN TREES IN THE 10000 BLOCK OF PETREY HWY. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Petrey, AL
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CRENSHAW COUNTY EMA REPORTS TREES DOWN ON PETREY HWY JUST NORTHEAST OF LUVERNE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Luverne, AL
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A MANUFACTURED HOME WITH A PICTURE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Saville, AL
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CRENSHAW COUNTY EMA COUNTY REPORTS SEVERAL TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Live Oak, AL
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES OFF OF HOME AND DAMAGE TO A STORAGE BUILDING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Rutledge, AL
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 36049

12 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
4:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AFTER EXTENSIVE ANALYSIS OF DATA PROVIDED BY PERILS... SENTINEL SATELLITE IMAGERY... AND THIRD-PARTY PRESSURE DATA IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIPLE SURROUNDING RADARS IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT ANOTHER TORNADO OCCURRED 1 MILE NNW OF PETREY... AL ON 4/5/2022. THIS TORNADO WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LINE SEGMENT THAT WAS MOVING THROUGH THE AREA ROUGHLY 25 MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL TORNADO PRODUCING SUPERCELL. DURING THE INITIAL STORM SURVEY THERE WERE SEVERAL DISCREPANCIES NOTED IN THE OVERALL DAMAGE PATH THAT DID NOT QUITE LINE UP WITH THE INITIAL TORNADO PATH INCLUDING SNAPPED/UPROOTED TREES BY A POND AND THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE CHICKEN HOUSES. GIVEN THE OVERLAPPING PATHS AND LIKELY SIMILAR START POINTS... IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE TRUE INTENSITY... PATH WIDTH... PATH LENGTH... AND END POINT OF THIS TORNADO WAS. THE BEGINNING TIME OF THE TORNADO IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR AND THIRD PARTY PRESSURE DATA. SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED FOR PROVIDING INVALUABLE DATA T
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Petrey, AL
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
3:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF YET STRONG EF-2 TORNADO OCCURRED IN CRENSHAW COUNTY AL NEAR PETREY AT APPROXIMATELY 1056 AM CDT. THE TORNADO RESULTED IN ROOF DAMAGE TO A CHURCH... DESTROYED A CHICKEN HOUSE... AND CAUSED COMPLETE DEVASTATION TO 20-30 ACRES OF TREES. PEAK INTENSITY WAS ESTIMATED AT 125 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Petrey, AL
UNK category
Apr 22, 2018
6:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR JEFFCOAT RD. ONE MOBILE HOME AND A SHED WERE DESTROYED. SEVERAL LARGE TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED... ONE OF WHICH FELL ON A VEHICLE. THE TORNADO THEN CAUSED SPORADIC DAMAGE AS IT PASSED THROUGH MAINLY WOODED AREAS UPROOTING AND SNAPPING LARGE TREES... WITH ONE FALLING ON A HOUSE AND CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 95 MPH. THE TORNADO LIFTED NEAR CENTER RIDGE ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Rutledge, AL
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2014
4:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched own on Cook Stand Road just east of the Butler County line. Several homes experienced significant damage due to downed trees. A double wide manufactured home was shifted off its blocks. The tornado tracked east northeast across highway 10 where it produced minor shingle damage and broken windows to a single family home. The tornado continued northeast producing sporadic tree damage. A chicken house was destroyed on Quail Tower Road. The tornado intensified again as it crossed highway 331. Numerous chicken houses were destroyed on CR 50 and Cross Road. The tornado continued northeast and produced additional sporadic tree damage until it reached the Pike County line just south and east of Petrey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 SSW Blackrock, AL
EF0 category
Dec 25, 2012
4:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down along Live Oak|Road in Patsburg. Near the intersection of Sims Road...a large|pine tree was snapped and car windows were blown out in two|vehicles. Metal roofing was peeled off a small vacant metal|building and a home sustained significant roof damage. Video|and eyewitness accounts confirm the brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 N Patsburg, AL
EF0 category
Dec 25, 2012
4:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in a wooded area|just south of Jeffcoat Street...where two hardwood trees were|uprooted. As the tornado crossed Jeffcoat Street...it caused roof|damage to two houses. The tornado continued northeast where it|crossed Franklin Street...causing significant damage to a third|home and snapped two pine trees. The tornado rapidly dissipated|as it moved into an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .12 WNW Luverne, AL
F1 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the community of Petrey. Three homes suffered major damage. Trees and power lines were also blown down. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Petrey, AL
F1 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down just northwest of Luverne. The tornado destroyed a county barn and caused minor damage to several brick homes. Trees and power lines were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Luverne, AL
F1 category
Sep 28, 1998
1:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the community of Patsburg. Two homes had major damage and a business was destroyed. Trees and power lines were also blown down. Several horses were also injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Patsburg, AL
F1 category
Jan 25, 1990
5:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F2 category
Nov 20, 1973
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
Jun 28, 1957
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 36049
Crenshaw County · 4,229 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 36049 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,314
Households1,945
Housing units2,448
Income
Median household income$53,073
$100k+ households29.2%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,617
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily344
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes452
Housing mix
Single-family share66.1%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share18.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,335
Renter-occupied610
Vacant units503
Home value & age
Median home value$124,000
Owner homes $300k+7.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,786
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 36049 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 57 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 36049, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 36049?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 36049 is 1.75″. It was reported near Luverne, AL on March 13, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 36049 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 36049 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 36049 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 36049 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 36049 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 36049 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 36049 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 36049, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 36049, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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